The Family and Consumer Science Department strives to address the essential living competencies all individuals need to function in our rapidly changing society. The attitudes, skills, and knowledge learned in the Family Consumer Science content areas provide a basis for success in balancing home and work responsibilities as well as for transitioning to career pathways.
Coursework at the junior high level addresses all the Missouri State Standards in Family and
Consumer Science, during seventh & eighth grade, and aims to:
• prepare individuals to be competent, confident, and responsible in managing personal, family, and career lives,
• help students meet challenges of daily living,
• provide laboratory experiences that foster leadership and group skills,
• provide individuals with knowledge and skills in:
• Personal resource management
• Family and human development
• Early childhood education
• Nutrition and food preparation
• Clothing management
• Housing and the environment
• Consumerism and financial management
• Career awareness and planning
• Parenting and care giving
Course Description: Upon completion of this course the student will have basic skills of work of the family. The techniques presented have been selected to give the student basic knowledge that will be helpful in life time careers.
Exploratory Family & Consumer Sciences
The Family and Consumer Science Department strives to address the essential living competencies all individuals need to function in our rapidly changing society. The attitudes, skills, and knowledge learned in the Family Consumer Science content areas provide a basis for success in balancing home and work responsibilities as well as for transitioning to career pathways.
Coursework at the junior high level addresses all the Missouri State Standards in Family and
Consumer Science, during seventh & eighth grade, and aims to:
• prepare individuals to be competent, confident, and responsible in managing personal, family, and career lives,
• help students meet challenges of daily living,
• provide laboratory experiences that foster leadership and group skills,
• provide individuals with knowledge and skills in:
• Personal resource management
• Family and human development
• Early childhood education
• Nutrition and food preparation
• Clothing management
• Housing and the environment
• Consumerism and financial management
• Career awareness and planning
• Parenting and care giving
Course Description: Upon completion of this course the student will have basic skills of work of the family. The techniques presented have been selected to give the student basic knowledge that will be helpful in life time careers.